Follow the stepwise approach listed below until you can be seen by a podiatrist. Products shown are available at our On-line Store and at other retailers:

1. Stop all exercise activities. Trying to "push through the pain" will worsen the injury and may cause injured bone fragments to separate from each other, creating a fracture that may require surgery to fix.

2. Elevate your foot. This will minimize swelling and alleviate pain. It is best to elevate your foot to at least as high as your heart.

3. Wrap the foot with an Ace wrap or wear a compression sleeve like the one shown below.

6. For pain, take an oral pain medicine or anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), or acetaminophen (Tylenol) as directed on the bottle. Never take any medication you are allergic to.

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7. If you are unable to bear any weight on your foot, use crutches or a wheeled device like the one below to get around.